Chandigarh: In a major intelligence-led operation conducted jointly with central agencies and the Royal Malaysia Police, Punjab Police has secured the deportation of two wanted operatives linked to the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) from Malaysia to India.
The accused, identified as Gurvinder Singh of Ambala and Manjit Singh of Patiala, were arrested by Punjab Police upon their arrival at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and subsequently brought to Punjab for further investigation.
According to Punjab Police, both men were key members of a Malaysia-based KZF-backed terror module allegedly involved in plotting attacks on critical railway infrastructure in Punjab, including the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC).
The arrests are linked to the investigation into the IED blast on January 23, 2026, near Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib district, and the attempted explosion on April 27, 2026, near Shambhu in Patiala district, both targeting the freight corridor railway network.
Earlier investigations into the terror module had led to the arrest of four accused and the recovery of a large cache of arms and explosives. Seized items included RPG launchers, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), RDX, hand grenades, and sophisticated pistols, exposing the scale of the alleged terror network.
Punjab Police said further investigation revealed the involvement of KZF handlers and financial facilitators operating from Malaysia. The two deported accused allegedly played a crucial role in channeling terror funds through foreign bank accounts to KZF operatives and supporting plans aimed at carrying out attacks in Punjab.
Investigators believe the duo helped provide financial assistance for terror-related activities designed to disturb peace and law and order in the state.
After being produced before a court in Patiala, both accused were remanded to police custody for interrogation.
Punjab Police said the investigation is continuing to uncover the full extent of the international network and identify other individuals involved in the alleged conspiracy.
